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We are the Alton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

LINEAR WALK 6 miles approx,  but with option to add 3 miles back to Alton (self-led).  From sports centre, down to Farringdon, up Brightstone Lane, Kitwood Lane, Weathermore Lane to Four Marks. Bus back to sports centre, every 30 mins.

 

Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

This is a linear walk, from sports centre to Four Marks. we get the bus down to sports centre after the walk.  Alternatively, you could walk to Chawton Park woods, and then down to sports centre via these woods to Jubiliee Playing field and to car park. Leader will meet you at sports centre, 09:45, and we walk at 10:00. Leader will end his walk at Four Marks, adjacent to bus stop to sports centre:  cafe in four marks, if needed.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 70490 38047
Nearest postcode:
GU34 1GT
what3words:
sums.mixing.altitude
Start time:
10:00 am

Lower car park, Alton Sports Centre, adjacent to skatepark. 09:45 meet, 10:00 start.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 67564 35500
Nearest postcode:
GU34 5QQ
what3words:
bandwagon.chicken.toddler
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Bus stop, near Telegraph Lane, Alton direction.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking